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Lions could kick off 2013 tour in Hong Kong  (26-Jul-10)
McGeechan no longer to run with Lions  (06-Oct-09)
Jamie Roberts wins Lions Player of the Series  (07-Jul-09)
British & Irish Lions magnificent tour ends with victory  (06-Jul-09)
Springboks clinch series in high drama on the veldt  (29-Jun-09)
Lions ready for bullying tactics  (27-Jun-09)
Preview: Springboks V British and Irish Lions, second test  (27-Jun-09)
Shaw gets his chance at last  (26-Jun-09)
British & Irish Lions named for second test  (26-Jun-09)
Springboks name team for second Lions test  (24-Jun-09)
Williams enters last chance saloon  (23-Jun-09)
Lions hopeful of Sheridan return  (23-Jun-09)
Lions select team to face emerging Springboks  (23-Jun-09)
British & Irish Lions V Springboks: First test preview  (20-Jun-09)
British and Irish Lions name first test team  (19-Jun-09)
British and Irish Lions: Less than a week for first test  (16-Jun-09)
Sheridan ready for Bok challenge  (08-Jun-09)
Lions in good shape  (08-Jun-09)
Hook aims to give McGeechan a headache  (06-Jun-09)
Halfpenny relishes his chance at last  (05-Jun-09)
O'Driscoll focused on the now  (02-Jun-09)
Reality check for Lions  (01-Jun-09)
Injuries still frustrate Lions  (30-May-09)
Williams eyes Test finale  (28-May-09)
South Africa inspires McGeechan  (26-May-09)
O'Driscoll reports fit for action  (25-May-09)
'Geech' gives Lions the message  (19-May-09)
Lions squad announced  (22-Apr-09)
Solution sought to Lions clash  (12-Apr-08)
All Blacks out to avoid negativity  (07-Sep-07)
McCaw sets out on World Cup road  (02-Jun-07)
Blues and Lions make changes  (08-Mar-07)
Henson to undergo more scans  (01-Mar-07)
Men in Black to hit stores  (05-Jul-06)
Review: 2006 Rugby Almanack  (23-Mar-06)
Buy images with new allblacks.com gallery  (21-Sep-05)
Record UK viewing figures for DHL NZ Lions Series  (26-Jul-05)
Life after the Lions - Josh Lewsey  (19-Jul-05)
NZRU says thanks New Zealand for support  (13-Jul-05)
Hands on with the 2005 Lions  (12-Jul-05)
Welsh contingent eye Cardiff for revenge  (11-Jul-05)
Lions don’t bite; fish might  (11-Jul-05)
All Blacks squad announced for Philips Tri-Nations  (10-Jul-05)
Henry: Lions must continue  (10-Jul-05)
Lions farewelled by All Blacks whitewash  (09-Jul-05)
Late changes to Lions XV  (09-Jul-05)
All Blacks show the way in harsh lesson, say Lions  (08-Jul-05)
No motivation needed for Lions' Hurrah  (08-Jul-05)
Tana: Lions live up to hype  (08-Jul-05)
Lauaki gives loosies a brutal look  (08-Jul-05)
NZRU and British & Irish Lions express sympathy for bomb victims  (08-Jul-05)
Cueto sounds Lions battle cry  (08-Jul-05)
Auckland no garden of Eden for Lions  (08-Jul-05)
Use the force, Luke  (07-Jul-05)
'Defence' Lawyer tackles Lions  (07-Jul-05)
Lions name team for third Test  (07-Jul-05)
McCaw and MacDonald out of third Test  (07-Jul-05)
Henry sympathises with Woodward  (07-Jul-05)
Wilkinson, Henson out of third Test  (07-Jul-05)
Evans joins All Blacks  (06-Jul-05)
Rowntree free to play in third Test  (06-Jul-05)
Marshall to finish what Kelleher starts  (06-Jul-05)
Henry says rest is best  (06-Jul-05)
Tuitupou suspended for six weeks  (06-Jul-05)
All Blacks third Test team named.  (06-Jul-05)
Auckland coach impressed with the Lions  (06-Jul-05)
McGeechan pleads for more timeafter midweek cleansweep  (06-Jul-05)
All Blacks out to maintain standards  (06-Jul-05)
'Geech' proud of the boys  (06-Jul-05)
Determined Lions conquer Auckland  (05-Jul-05)
We'll name strongest team - Henry  (05-Jul-05)
Midweekers out to impress but skipper sees few Test changes  (05-Jul-05)
Dawson just happy to get start after warming the bench  (05-Jul-05)
Auckland captain expecting backlash  (05-Jul-05)
All Blacks Call Up Two for DHL NZ Lions Series Squad  (04-Jul-05)
Zinzan Brooke column  (04-Jul-05)
All Blacks now aim for clean sweep  (04-Jul-05)
Rounrtree replaces Sheridan for Auckland game  (04-Jul-05)
Wilkinson rated less than a 50-50 chance for final Test  (04-Jul-05)
Lam to give Junior All Blacks every chance to prove fitness  (04-Jul-05)
Carter in command  (04-Jul-05)
4th Test Gear over the moon  (04-Jul-05)
Plenty of life left in Clive  (03-Jul-05)
Carter and Mauger to miss third Test  (03-Jul-05)
Gareth Thomas column  (03-Jul-05)
Wilkinson cleared after injury fears  (03-Jul-05)
All Blacks happy with their effort  (03-Jul-05)
All Blacks swing Series in capital  (02-Jul-05)
We can turn it around - Woodward  (02-Jul-05)
Wilkinson says Lions like soldiers on the eve of battle  (02-Jul-05)
Key matchups for second DHL NZ Lions Series Test  (01-Jul-05)
Henson gets chance after off-field dramas  (01-Jul-05)
Lions new boys to turn tables on All Blacks 'Bullies'  (01-Jul-05)
Umaga looks wide to dent Pride  (01-Jul-05)
New Zealanders challenged to Stand in Black again  (01-Jul-05)
Henry: We're ready  (01-Jul-05)
Thomas - Hansen turned my career around  (01-Jul-05)
Collins to lead Auckland against Lions  (01-Jul-05)
McCaw hungry in the loose  (30-Jun-05)
Collins in good voice for home Test  (30-Jun-05)
Welsh joy at last but questions over Jonny  (30-Jun-05)
Umaga not surprised at changes in both teams  (30-Jun-05)
Woodward demands players, ref get it right in the lineout  (30-Jun-05)
No sentiment for Woodward in second Test shake up  (30-Jun-05)
Carter not chasing any crown  (29-Jun-05)
Lions ring the changes for second Test  (29-Jun-05)
Fast-lane Shane states his case  (29-Jun-05)
Century may not affect Test selection  (29-Jun-05)
Lions digest Manawatu  (28-Jun-05)
Tana tells it like it is  (28-Jun-05)
Keith Wood - Woodward tactics exposed  (28-Jun-05)
Zinzan Brooke column  (28-Jun-05)
Josh Lewsey column  (28-Jun-05)
Henry says Welsh players standing out  (28-Jun-05)
Robinson vows payback for Red Army  (28-Jun-05)
Oliver ruled out of rest of DHL NZ Lions Series  (28-Jun-05)
Collectables in demand  (28-Jun-05)
Three changes to All Blacks Test line-up  (28-Jun-05)
Scotland flanker Jason White joins the Lions squad  (28-Jun-05)
Manawatu wakes up in Big-time  (28-Jun-05)
Lions name team to play Manawatu  (27-Jun-05)
Cockbain becomes Lions number 50  (27-Jun-05)
Thomas vows to haul tour up after weekend from hell  (27-Jun-05)
Lions forwards may have underestimated us - Hansen  (27-Jun-05)
Changes to Junior All Blacks Squad  (27-Jun-05)
Charles in charge  (27-Jun-05)
Pack will improve, says AB hooker  (27-Jun-05)
Marshall & Gregan get texting  (27-Jun-05)
All Blacks Twin Towers lead the way  (26-Jun-05)
Perfect Canterbury farewell for Marshall  (26-Jun-05)
Grewcock banned for two months  (26-Jun-05)
Lions coaching and tactics savaged by British Press  (26-Jun-05)
Coaches high-five tight five  (26-Jun-05)
Shoulder injury will send O'Driscoll home  (25-Jun-05)
Lions King-hit at Jade Stadium  (25-Jun-05)
Razor's edge at Jade  (25-Jun-05)
Saturday night Clive  (25-Jun-05)
Umaga and Henry ready for Jade  (24-Jun-05)
Martin Bayfield column  (24-Jun-05)
Zinzan Brooke's BBC column  (24-Jun-05)
O'Driscoll keen to see history repeat itself  (24-Jun-05)
We'll be ok up front says Mealamu  (24-Jun-05)
All Blacks expecting a red wall  (24-Jun-05)
O'Driscoll's shoulders carrying a large weight  (23-Jun-05)
Back to the Future  (23-Jun-05)
McCaw confident of fitness and tough breakdown battle  (23-Jun-05)
Wilkinson: I'm no gamble  (23-Jun-05)
Lions first-five grateful to Hansen  (23-Jun-05)
Lions set sail for Jade  (23-Jun-05)
Wilkinson says Lions following All Blacks lead  (22-Jun-05)
Marshall buzzing after selection  (22-Jun-05)
Josh Lewsey column  (22-Jun-05)
Lions mid-weekers get a blast  (22-Jun-05)
It's all about personal responsibility - Hansen  (22-Jun-05)
Henson has 'no idea' on Test axing  (22-Jun-05)
Little southern comfort in Lions win  (21-Jun-05)
Armchair selectors struggle over locks but not over five-eights positions  (21-Jun-05)
The challenge is on for All Blacks fans to ‘Stand in Black’  (21-Jun-05)
All Blacks first Test squad  (21-Jun-05)
Carter says Wilkinson up to it at Second Five  (21-Jun-05)
Southland to take on Lions boots and all  (21-Jun-05)
Public screenings of DHL NZ Lions Series matches  (21-Jun-05)
Captain 'Dad' warns Southland  (21-Jun-05)
From Sir with love  (20-Jun-05)
Ref a crucial figure in Test scrums says Hoeft  (20-Jun-05)
Confident Woodward sees momentum building  (20-Jun-05)
Midweek atitude crucial for Test hopes says McGeechan  (20-Jun-05)
Dermody to captain Southland  (20-Jun-05)
Lions name team to play Southland  (20-Jun-05)
All Blacks should be too classy, says Blackie  (20-Jun-05)
Jones Boyo living the dream  (19-Jun-05)
Lions make winning house-call in Dunedin  (18-Jun-05)
Cusiter not looking to be contained  (18-Jun-05)
Bulloch wants lid kept on Otago  (17-Jun-05)
Octagon the great divide  (17-Jun-05)
Lions fullback - Geordan Murphy column  (17-Jun-05)
Zinzan Brooke column  (17-Jun-05)
Woodward: We will be ready  (17-Jun-05)
Otago team to play the Lions  (17-Jun-05)
Witcombe in the frame to start against Lions  (17-Jun-05)
Wilkinson relishes prospect of positional shift  (16-Jun-05)
Lions will get thumped on last night's effort, says Lewsey  (16-Jun-05)
Bulloch to captain Lions against Otago  (16-Jun-05)
Otago prepare for House warming  (16-Jun-05)
Oliver ruled out of first DHL NZ Lions Series Test  (16-Jun-05)
Lions win ugly game, but is it enough to beat the All Blacks?  (16-Jun-05)
Weepu rates Lions forward effort  (16-Jun-05)
Plumtree says All Blacks way ahead of Lions  (16-Jun-05)
O'Driscoll happy with Wellington performance  (16-Jun-05)
Back from the Red  (16-Jun-05)
Lions pleased with capital effort  (16-Jun-05)
Lions take Wellington by the tail  (15-Jun-05)
Eye of the Lion  (15-Jun-05)
All the twos for Peel  (15-Jun-05)
Lions brace for softening up from Wellington  (15-Jun-05)
Lions work hard to avert tour derailment  (15-Jun-05)
Jenkins talking up the other Pride  (15-Jun-05)
Moody replaced by Hill for Wellington clash  (14-Jun-05)
Chance for Nonu to dent Lions midfield  (14-Jun-05)
Can the Lions learn their lesson?  (14-Jun-05)
Gareth Thomas column - BBC Sports UK  (14-Jun-05)
Awesome foursome give Lions much needed boost  (14-Jun-05)
Wellington to give the ball some air against the Lions  (14-Jun-05)
Hoeft gearing up for big occassion  (14-Jun-05)
Back seen as Lions' breakdown saviour  (14-Jun-05)
Weepu warns against niggle from Lions  (14-Jun-05)
Herring holding no illusions  (14-Jun-05)
Reid gets his present in hospital  (13-Jun-05)
Gopperth eyes Wilkinson's jersey  (13-Jun-05)
Wellington name team to play the Lions  (13-Jun-05)
Nonu lining up for Lions  (13-Jun-05)
Coaches happy with sole openside weapon  (13-Jun-05)
Slow return picks up speed for Wilkinson  (13-Jun-05)
Hayman impressed with Sheridan  (13-Jun-05)
Lions tour physics needs a rethink  (13-Jun-05)
History could still repeat for beaten Lions  (13-Jun-05)
British scribes see gloom ahead  (13-Jun-05)
Otago squad to play the Lions named.  (13-Jun-05)
Taylor's tour over before it began  (13-Jun-05)
All Blacks Squad for the DHL NZ Lions Series  (12-Jun-05)
Maori say passion tamed Pride  (12-Jun-05)
allblacks.com launches new International Mobile Service  (11-Jun-05)
NZ Maori silence Lions  (11-Jun-05)
Henry keeping cool as Lions loom  (11-Jun-05)
First Five race hots up  (10-Jun-05)
Giant prop to test Hayman  (10-Jun-05)
Robinson relishing Lions competition  (10-Jun-05)
NZ fans urged to backout Barmy Army with 'Stand in Black'  (10-Jun-05)
Nine new starters for Lions team to face NZ Maori  (09-Jun-05)
Lions trumpet cool heads as Taranaki challenge doused  (09-Jun-05)
Birth not getting in the way of Owen's Test chances  (09-Jun-05)
Maori warned about Lions' strength in set pieces  (09-Jun-05)
Corry forgets the Lion!  (09-Jun-05)
Lions overcome Taranaki  (08-Jun-05)
NZ Maori preparing to face shadow Test side  (08-Jun-05)
Lions brace for bruising forward encounter  (08-Jun-05)
Greenwood determined to play his part  (08-Jun-05)
Williams believes contact the key  (08-Jun-05)
New Zealand Maori side for British & Irish Lions  (07-Jun-05)
Taranaki called to step-up  (07-Jun-05)
Owen expects more cohesive performance from Lions  (07-Jun-05)
Bruised Tito thanks BOP for inspiration  (07-Jun-05)
Replacement rules out trying to fill Dallaglio's boots  (07-Jun-05)
'T-Day' for Crowley  (06-Jun-05)
Slater hopes for second time lucky  (06-Jun-05)
Trio win Test starts  (06-Jun-05)
Four meets 24  (06-Jun-05)
Lions team named to play Taranaki  (05-Jun-05)
Woodward puts loss of Dallaglio behind him  (05-Jun-05)
Gibbes in doubt for Lions match  (05-Jun-05)
The Empire Trikes Back  (05-Jun-05)
Lion King the next casualty  (05-Jun-05)
Bay thrown to Lions... eventually  (04-Jun-05)
Lions roaring to go  (04-Jun-05)
It ain't half cold mum  (03-Jun-05)
Fans to get up close with the All Blacks  (03-Jun-05)
NZ Maori Public Training Session in Hamilton Next Week  (03-Jun-05)
Air New Zealand turning it up for DHL NZ Lions Series  (03-Jun-05)
Jackson's heart in the Bay  (03-Jun-05)
BOP prop puts body on the line  (03-Jun-05)
Grass already greener on our side  (02-Jun-05)
Lions fans do the math  (02-Jun-05)
Cotter happy how BOP pulling together  (02-Jun-05)
Woodward says Lions a long way off  (02-Jun-05)
Maori have everything to play for  (01-Jun-05)
Bay of Plenty name 22 to face Lions  (01-Jun-05)
Jones v Wilkinson duel under way  (01-Jun-05)
We're the guinea pigs says Cashmore  (01-Jun-05)
Lions public training a roaring success  (01-Jun-05)
Wayne's world  (31-May-05)
Vern keeps it simple  (31-May-05)
Dallaglio ready to move forward  (31-May-05)
Last Man Standing  (31-May-05)
BOP will not take a back step - Ormond  (31-May-05)
Bunting keen to mark Lion King  (31-May-05)
Full house for BOP v Lions  (31-May-05)
O'Connell relishing Test trial  (31-May-05)
Rotorua turns on the charm to welcome Lions  (30-May-05)
Lions to offer local kids chance to train with squad  (30-May-05)
DHL Lions Series Trophy unveiled  (29-May-05)
Lions name strong side for tour opener  (29-May-05)
Lions to play cards close to chest  (28-May-05)
Lions presser a slick affair  (28-May-05)
Marshall braces for emotional send off as Lions loom  (28-May-05)
Lions squad finally touches down on New Zealand soil  (27-May-05)
Otago names squad to face Lions  (27-May-05)
Woodward wary of resurgent All Blacks  (27-May-05)
Rugby fans urged to join blackout  (26-May-05)
Thompson key for Lions - Johnson  (25-May-05)
Woodward's world of innovation  (25-May-05)
Bonding crucial for Lions  (25-May-05)
Wilkinson return impresses All Blacks  (24-May-05)
Lions draw against Argentina  (24-May-05)
NZ Maori 2005 campaign squad named  (23-May-05)
Back handed four-week suspension  (20-May-05)
Chiefs revival boost for the BOP  (19-May-05)
Lions named to play Argentina  (19-May-05)
BOP names Lions training squad  (18-May-05)
A new Lion is named  (18-May-05)
Dallaglio ready to roar - Gatland  (17-May-05)
Prince William joins Lions  (17-May-05)
Umaga not surprised by Wilkinson inclusion  (11-May-05)
O'Driscoll delight at Wilkinson 'boost'  (10-May-05)
Wilkinson joins Lions squad  (09-May-05)
First NZ based Lions training session announced  (06-May-05)
Referees appointed for DHL NZ Lions Series  (06-May-05)
Rotorua ready for official Lions welcome  (06-May-05)
Murphy aiming for big impact on DHL NZ Lions Series  (04-May-05)
Fans queue in for tickets in Rotorua  (03-May-05)
Wilkinson a step closer to tour  (02-May-05)
Lions tickets on sale today  (01-May-05)
O'Driscoll warning for rookie Lions  (26-Apr-05)
Thomas set for late Lions link-up  (26-Apr-05)
Back still has the hunger  (23-Apr-05)
DHL NZ Lions Series referees announced  (23-Apr-05)
Jones backs Woodward over Wilkinson  (22-Apr-05)
Welsh pair could miss tour opener  (21-Apr-05)
Wilkinson upbeat over Lions chances  (19-Apr-05)
Public sale for DHL Lions Series tickets  (17-Apr-05)
O'Driscoll will be seeking advice from Johnson  (14-Apr-05)
McGeechan defends Lions selection  (13-Apr-05)
O'Driscoll honoured to be Lions skipper  (13-Apr-05)
Wilkinson still eyeing Lions spot  (13-Apr-05)
Mixed responses by UK press  (13-Apr-05)
Wilkinson virtually in Lions, says Henry  (12-Apr-05)
Smart selections say Fox and Fitzpatrick  (12-Apr-05)
Lions squad named  (11-Apr-05)
Evans calls for spirit of Johnson  (11-Apr-05)
Woodward's pride about to show teeth  (08-Apr-05)
Wilkinson must wait for comeback  (08-Apr-05)
Ieuan Evans backs English duo for Lions  (07-Apr-05)
More Woodward woe with Smith injury  (07-Apr-05)
Phil Vickery in doubt for DHL Lions Series  (05-Apr-05)
New Zealand takes team approach to RWC 2011 Bid  (01-Apr-05)
DHL Lions Series to generate $250m  (30-Mar-05)
Warning over stolen Lions tickets  (29-Mar-05)
Dallaglio should be a Lion - Brooke  (04-Mar-05)
NZRU selection policy favours Lions matches  (28-Feb-05)
Ultimate Lions trial  (22-Feb-05)
DHL Lions Series ticket ballot run  (13-Feb-05)
Henry - Lions team will not be dominated by England  (08-Feb-05)
DHL secures naming rights for Lions Series  (07-Feb-05)
Tindall injury update  (31-Jan-05)
Lions match at Carisbrook set for sellout  (24-Jan-05)
Otago to sell out of Lions tickets  (21-Jan-05)
Jackson not ruling out comeback  (15-Jan-05)
Woodward out to win on and off the field  (12-Jan-05)
Wilkinson will be desperate to tour says Woodward  (12-Jan-05)
Woodward says Lions the "last great peak" of rugby  (03-Jan-05)
Seven days until Lions ticket ballot closes  (17-Dec-04)
Keen interest for Otago Lions match  (17-Dec-04)
TAB tips All Blacks to beat British and Irish Lions  (14-Dec-04)
Surface only scratched says Henry ahead of Lions  (06-Dec-04)
Lions tickets in hot demand before December 24 deadline  (03-Dec-04)
Tired Holah lifted by Lions carrot  (02-Dec-04)
Umaga upbeat about Lions tour  (18-Nov-04)
Lions Series hospitality packages going quickly  (12-Nov-04)
All Blacks to open 2005 season against Fiji  (11-Nov-04)
Two-pronged Lions will be formidable says Kirwan  (09-Nov-04)
32,000 register for Lions tickets in first week  (05-Nov-04)
Registration for Lions tickets opens Monday 1st November  (31-Oct-04)
2005 British and Irish Lions Shirt Revealed  (31-Oct-04)
Woodward unveils key management team for Lions tour  (22-Oct-04)
Moller says Lions key to World Cup bid  (04-Oct-04)
Lions tour to boost BOP economy  (08-Sep-04)
Public ballot for Lions tickets  (07-Sep-04)
Season pass holders win  (07-Sep-04)
Lions play Auckland  (07-Sep-04)
Stensness remembers the Lions  (07-Sep-04)
Kemp's big assignment  (03-Sep-04)
Dallaglio keen on Lions trip  (02-Sep-04)
Sir Clive out, Mallett in?  (02-Sep-04)
All Blacks anxious before Lions tour  (02-Jul-04)

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